Introduction

The Glencoe hills are famous for their brutish, rocky demeanour, and Creise and Meall a' Bhuiridh stand up admirably to neighbouring Buachaille Etive Mor. There is plenty of scrambling available on the way up through the imposing slabs of Creise and views are astounding. In particular the full ridge and mammoth bulk of Buachaille Etive Mor is shown in its full glory.

Although the walk should take less than 6 hours, the initial climb up Sron na Creise is a bit of a slog and should provide a formidable work out. Once this climb is past the going for the remainder of the hillwalk is relatively easy.

Route

• From Blackrock Cottage head west through the boggy lowlands skirting around the foot of Creag Dhubh to the opening of Cam Ghleann.

• From GR247530 it's a steady climb SSW through the slabs direct to the summit of Stob a' Ghlais Choire (GR240516).

• Follow the distinct ridge south (there is a clear path) to the summit of the first munro, Creise (1100m, GR238507).

• From the summit continue south for approx. 800m before picking your way eastwards down to the bealach at GR243502.

• From the bealach it's an easy walk WNW through the boulder strewn slopes to the second munro Meall a'Bhuiridh (1108m, GR251503)

• Head NNE from the summit through the ski lifts to get back to Blackrock Cottage. (It's worth occasional detours to the edge of the gorge to check out the waterfalls.)